Dr Jools Page’s research on attachment-based relationships between adults and children under three years in early learning settings has brought her national and international recognition. Throughout her career, Jools has worked closely with young children and their families, and she is committed to research and practice that places the rights of infants, toddlers and young children at the centre. It is this view of children that inspired her academic research into the complex notion of attachment, intimacy, care and love in the earliest years of life. Most notably, it is her characterisation of ‘Professional Love’ that has captured the interest of contemporary scholars and practitioners alike, and which led to her being awarded the 2021 Louise Emanuel Award by the Association for Infant Mental Health UK. The award recognises those ‘who have demonstrated a significant contribution to Infant Mental Health in terms of practice or through their work in research and policy.
